If you’re heading out to a parade or to watch the Vermont City Marathon this Memorial Day weekend, you’re in for a treat – all three days will be warm, with lots of sun just in time for the unofficial start of summer.Saturday through Monday is looking dry and warm, as a couple areas of unsettled weather miss to the south and north of the region.Highs make it to the upper 70s Saturday, but conditions will turn even warmer for Sunday and Memorial Day, when highs reach the mid 80s. Conditions for the Vermont City Marathon are looking clear and warm, and those planning to run in this year’s marathon or cheer on competitors from the sidelines should plan for dry conditions, sunshine, low humidity, and race temperatures in the 60s and 70s.Sunday will be the warmest day of the long weekend, so if you’re not heading to downtown Burlington, this is a good day for grilling, hiking or any other outdoor activities you may have planned.Cold water warningIf you’re planning to go out on Lake Champlain or another body of water this weekend, be aware that water temperatures are still in the 40s and 50s, which means shock and hypothermia can set in quickly.The National Weather Service and the U.S. Coast Guard is urging boaters and those planning to go kayaking or canoeing to exercise extreme caution and avoid going into the water when possible until water temperatures improve next month.
If you’re heading out to a parade or to watch the Vermont City Marathon this Memorial Day weekend, you’re in for a treat – all three days will be warm, with lots of sun just in time for the unofficial start of summer.
Saturday through Monday is looking dry and warm, as a couple areas of unsettled weather miss to the south and north of the region.
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Highs make it to the upper 70s Saturday, but conditions will turn even warmer for Sunday and Memorial Day, when highs reach the mid 80s.
Conditions for the Vermont City Marathon are looking clear and warm, and those planning to run in this year’s marathon or cheer on competitors from the sidelines should plan for dry conditions, sunshine, low humidity, and race temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
Sunday will be the warmest day of the long weekend, so if you’re not heading to downtown Burlington, this is a good day for grilling, hiking or any other outdoor activities you may have planned.
Cold water warning
If you’re planning to go out on Lake Champlain or another body of water this weekend, be aware that water temperatures are still in the 40s and 50s, which means shock and hypothermia can set in quickly.
The National Weather Service and the U.S. Coast Guard is urging boaters and those planning to go kayaking or canoeing to exercise extreme caution and avoid going into the water when possible until water temperatures improve next month.
